Three Renaissance Dances

Three Renaissance Dances (2014) by Carson Cooman are inspired by Renaissance forms, although they employ a harmonic and melodic language that blends allusions to Renaissance harmony with more contemporary elements.
A "Pavane" is a slow, processional dance in duple meter; historically it was often accompanied by a tabor (drum) that emphasized the rhythm of the bass.
A "Tordion" is a lively dance in triple meter that was often described as a more rapid galliard.
An "Allemande" is a moderate tempo, duple meter dance of serious character that became an instrumental form often used in deeply expressive music, such as the tombeau.

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